Investigating the Authenticity of Paintings and works of art believed to be by or Attributed to;

Alan Davie, R.A.

(1920-2014)

Scottish

Clearly inspired by American Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism and Corneille and the Cobra group, Davie was to develop his own form of combining ancient civilisations mysticism, magic, divination and symbols, by taking inspiration from African and Oceanic Art as well as Buddhism. And was one of the few British painters of the last fifty years to attain an international reputation on the scale of such American artists as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

Today, any of the believed to be Alan Davie works of art that do surface will surely need a deeper investigation of their authenticity to be absolutely certain of both legitimacy, or that a previously given attribution is indeed correct.

The provenance and history associated with a work of art is critical and must undoubtedly be scrutinized to determine if it too is valid and sound. Or indeed that any description of a work of art claiming to be by him is correct and can truly be relied upon.

It is exceptionally straightforward to add a signature, monogram, forged studio stamp, or inscription on a label to a previously anonymous work. One of art of a similar type, form, manner and style that was created by a follower of a particular artist and this is the most common form of art fraud and crimninal deception we see.

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We are international fine art consultants and art authenticity investigators specialising in conducting full investigations into the authenticity of works of art created by artists in all categories, in all regions and from historical eras. We fully scrutinize and track provenance,confidentially serving both private individuals and corporate clients from around the world for over 45 years.

UK based, we can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of authentication, legitimacy and the attribution of old master works of art. Including the fine works of Alan Davie, his studio, circle or followers, or any works of art that you are unsure about.

Some examples of works appear below. No inference is made or intended as to the question of authenticity, moreover they are a cross the board representational view of the types of works offered for sale at auction internationally, some of which will need to be understood and sometimes specifically need to be fully qualified and authenticated.

The duration and direction of any attribution or investigation into the authenticity of an old master work of art will inevitably vary from project to project, but there are clear and very well defined professional formalities, responsibilities and areas of scrutiny that we can formally assist you with including:

Authentication: Authentification: Conducting and directing comprehensive investigations
and in depth research, with a view to establishing a correct, complete and
formally recognized certification of a work of art.

One that is absolutely upheld by the
appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or
expert on that given artist. By directing
detailed and often complicated inquiries, with multilingual capability, full international academic research and any
forensic applications that are required.

Attribution:Identifying and confirming
the identity of a previously anonymous artist, studio or workshop from which a
work of art most likely originated. Including the re-examination and investigation of a
previous attribution which may be incorrect, or the scrutiny of an attribution
that has been formally questioned or is currently doubted.

Confirmation: Undertaking research and investigations into the legitimacy of the provenance, history and prior ownership of a work of art and establishing its accuracy and legitimacy.

Scrutiny: Examen minutieux:Identifying fake or faux works of art
and forgeries, including any false supportive accompanying documentation and
determining works of art which may be studio or later copies, or previously given incorrect
attributions.

Prosecution: Poursuite: Investigating alleged art fraud and forgery and assisting and advising those who
are currently , or may be considering litigating or prosecuting the fact. This includes
colleagues who are legal professionals and individual private clients.

Attention:Conducting all fine art related due diligence and duty of care
inquiries. Including safe prepurchase or sale related audits and assisting
clients in consolidating a well balanced future family distribution.

Appraisal:Évaluation -Valuations, quality and condition reports.

Alan Davie

Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

The Pre-Authentication Assessment.

Before you start any art authenticity, legitimacy, or artist attribution investigation, it is wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment of the viability of the project conducted first. One made to independently and rationally balance any negative issues there may be against the positive elements. You should treat this study as your initial safety net.

We will be happy to professionally undertake this for you, based upon good quaity images that you supply and all the known facts regarding its acquisition, the history and provenance of the work of art as is known to you.

You will then have a far better understanding of the prospects and pitfalls that could lie ahead.